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LF51 CVE

2001 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

215 mi
Last recorded215 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson Xlh 88310,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 CVE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 215 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018
Pass 23 Aug 2017 86,506 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

No brake light fitted to front brake.

No indicators fitted

Unguarded drive belt.

Fail 22 Aug 2017 86,506 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned Must be in line with centre line of the motorcycle. (1.4.2d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

No brake light fitted to front brake.

No indicators fitted

Unguarded drive belt.

Pass 9 May 2016 86,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 86,301 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Fuel system component insecure Fuel tank (7.2.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Drive belt guard missing

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear mudguard insecure/broken

Pass 15 Jun 2015 86,291 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 86,291 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 May 2014
Pass 25 Apr 2013 83,684 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 83,204 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 8,167 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 May 2010

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 28 Feb 2009

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 2,295 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 1,316 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Xlh 883?

Based on 47,203 MOT tests across 3,976 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
432
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
3,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 217
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 169
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 150
reflector on motorcycle missing 145
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 135
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LF51 CVE is a 2001 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2001 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 10,702 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson Xlh 883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF51 CVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Xlh 883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 25 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LF51 CVE is a 2001 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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